Blockchain
Blockchain and COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis has accelerated calls for adopting blockchain technology to solve urgent problems, speed up research, and improve patient privacy in the healthcare industry.
IRA's, Self-Directed IRA's
Climbing Into the Driver’s Seat With Self-Directed IRAs
In recent years, as investors have moved to diversify assets and seek greater control of their investments, self-directed retirement accounts have started gaining attention. One of the more prominent options is the Self-Directed IRA. This individual retirement account allows a wide range of investment options outside of the traditional stocks, Read more…
Regulation A, IPO, Reg A+
Regulation A+ Expansion
A number of changes to Regulation A+ have taken effect or been proposed since 2015, when the JOBS Act lifted the cap on raises from $5M to $50M. Now that cap may increase to $75M. (Crowdfund Insider) In November 2017, a House of Representatives panel approved a bill titled, “Regulation Read more…
Digital Influencers, Robotic Influencers
Robotic Influencers: The Latest in Digitally Marketing Your Company
Social media influencers have gone virtual: the latest development in digital marketing is computer-generated (CGI) personalities. Chances are you’ve come across one of these renderings already, hiding in plain sight on your social feed. These avatars simulate that of a real-life influencer: sharing lifestyle photos, attending and appearing at publicized Read more…
Uncategorized
Key Marketing Difference Between a Reg A+ IPO and a Traditional IPO
Boustead Securities and its subsidiary FlashFunders have successfully completed several Reg A+ IPOs recently. This has prompted a great deal of interest in Reg A+ offerings by Boustead from prospective client companies and their legal, audit and financial advisors. One of the key differences between our Reg A+ IPOs and Read more…
Investors, Regulation D, JOBS Act, Accredited Investors
Regulation D: Understanding the Differences between Rule 506(b) and Rule 506(c)
The Securities Act of 1933 requires any issuer wanting to sell securities to 1) be registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or 2) meet certain qualifications to exempt them from such registration. Regulation D (or Reg D) is one exemption issuers can use. This exemption is Read more…
Equity Crowdfunding, Investors, Investing
Financial Times: IPOs have declined 45% in the past 2 decades
The Financial Times reports that over the last two decades, the number of initial public offerings has declined by 45 percent. This is in part due to barriers to entry for smaller startups as well as changes in industry standards and practices. As a result, a small number of major Read more…
Regulation A
ADOMANI Becomes First Reg A+ IPO on Nasdaq
There’s a new trend poised to emerge on the US stock markets, and ADOMANI, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADOM) is ahead of the curve. In a historic move, Adomani has become the first Reg A+ IPO to list on Nasdaq, and not only that, it is currently the best-performing IPO for all Read more…
Startups, Equity, founders
Thinking About How to Split Equity Between Founders
Splitting equity amongst founders is often a sensitive subject to speak of and therefore goes undiscussed in detail. However, assuming your company has more than one founder, the initial equity split is a must-have discussion for a couple of reasons. Equity splits serve as a screening test. Many founders would Read more…
Title III, Equity Crowdfunding, JOBS Act, Startups
Equity Crowdfunding: Analyzing Title III’s 2016 Results
In July we reviewed some preliminary information about how Reg CF was doing; now that the calendar year is over, the SEC’s Office of Corporate Finance has released a white paper reviewing the Reg CF offering data from 2016. Let’s take a look. In May 2016, Regulation CF (also called Read more…